DeMatteis

Gladys A. DeMatteis, 82, of Boyers, peacefully passed away the morning of Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at AHN Wexford after a short illness.

She was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Butler, and raised in Fenelton and later Herman, the daughter of the late James E. and Gladys A. (Flick) Swartzlander.

She was a member of St. Faustina Parish, formerly attending Epiphany Catholic Church in Boyers. She was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and sewing. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Boyers Sports Supply for over 20 years.

Gladys was an excellent chef who lovingly shared her recipes and taught her grandchildren. She was known for her own version of Go Go Chicken and thoughtfully cooked for her family and their friends. She will be remembered for her love and care to her family, especially her love for her grandchildren and welcoming their friends as her own.

Gladys is survived by her husband of 62 years and 1 day, Richard A. DeMatteis, whom she married Dec. 14, 1963. She was adored by her three children and their families, Rick DeMatteis, of Pittsburgh, Patti Martino (Gary), of Boyers, and Toni (Sam) Tiche, of Boyers. She was the proud Grandma of grandchildren, Natalie DeMatteis, Ashley (Chad) Geibel, Lewis Martino (Morgan), Tarra Burk, Alexa DeMatteis, Kennedy DeMatteis, Kristina (Corey) Goyak, Ryan Heller (Ashton) and Victoria DeMatteis; great-grandchild, Riley Geibel; and many granddogs.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law and best friend, Donna (Mike) Ross, of Slippery Rock; three sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Rittenhouse, of Ohio, Nora Spohn, of Butler, and Wilda Kenny, of Tarentum; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Kay; her son-in-law, Keith Martino; four sisters; and three brothers.

DEMATTEIS — Services for Gladys A. DeMatteis, who died Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, were held privately for her family at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

Her family asks that donations be made in her honor to the North Trails Public Library, 1553 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061, or to Boyers Sportsmen’s Association, P.O. Box 1, Boyers, PA 16020.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.